Nuda- aka “nude”- is the eighth fragrance in the Nasomatto line, based in Amsterdam.
It’s the one of the line that I would absolutely shell out the required dosh for- no lie.
The one of which I’m truly fond, and find so joyfully wearable
Velvet ribbons, gold vermeil and glass beads, Prettily stranded throwing sparks of light In the sun Miss Dabney Rose shows her wares Oils to make your skin gleam ruby red lipcolor in tiny glass jars Flowers captured in time, liquid precious potions to keep your complexion Youthful elastic and soft But most precious of …
I came across Miss Dabney Rose while “butterfly netting” perfumers on the web. I was attracted by her funky style. She’s a Biker Chick who pulls no punches. She’s tough, gentle and loves nature with all her heart. I “know” this woman in the recesses of my ethereal nature for she knows what I know…the fragrance of Love and the ultimate art of fine perfume have everything in common… a pure expression of “emotional privilege”. All in all, a woman after my own heart. She “gets it”. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present Dabney Rose.
I met Ineke for the first time this past April, at Sniffapalooza Spring Fling, and asked her what “G” would be and the only answer she gave me was, “Shakespeare meets manga”. I have to say that is one of the more interesting sound bite descriptions I’ve received for a fragrance and I’ve been eagerly awaiting some more information. Now we have it, as the press release for Gilded Lily has arrived on my desk.
The ideal of Agonist Parfums to create something that captures the melancholy of the Swedish culture matched with the richness of the Scandinavian surroundings. The Infidel does a most interesting job of creating a near somber mood while feeling as deep as a fragrance gets. The Infidel is a fragrance that is designed for those who like the unusual and if that describes your taste in fragrance it is worth seeking The Infidel out to try.
The Japanese market has always been seen as a market, maybe even a world, apart from Western aesthetics. The assumption behind the great majority of fragrances inspired by or for a Japanese aesthetic is that light clean lines are what are desired. When I am thinking about fragrance Houses that embody that kind of style, one that would be low on my list would be Montale. It was with a great deal of surprise when I read in 2005 that Montale was making a Japanese market exclusive fragrance, Mango Manga. I thought it would be so very interesting to see a perfumer who is all about bold powerful notes try and adapt his style for this different audience. Now in 2010 Mango Manga has been released to the rest of the world and we can all enjoy Pierre Montale’s Eastern vision.
